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Lumina vs Notula
Both stand on markdown editors. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan MacWindows
Lumina offers a straightforward local editor for portable Markdown and TXT documents. Its free, open-source positioning and focused writing interface suit users who do not need a broader document system.
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Free plan ExtensioniPhoneLinux+2
Notula combines local Markdown editing with Git-aware review and optional AI-assisted changes. Its separate Meet extension adds caption transcription, while the workflow remains file-based rather than cloud-synchronized.
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| Lumina | Notula | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | luminaeditor.com | notula.org |
| On markdown editors | #21 of 31 | #17 of 31 |
Lumina: what it does well
- Free plan listed as free
- Open-source product
- Supports Markdown and TXT files
- Local file support
- Light and dark controls
What to know first
- Only macOS and Windows are listed
- Designed for Markdown and TXT files
Notula: what it does well
- Free plans with no account or server
- Local files remain ordinary Markdown
- Broad Git hosting and repository support
- Review comments and document history
- Meet extension supports 31 languages
What to know first
- No cloud sync
- Desktop support listed only for Windows and macOS
- Project is described as early-stage
- Source code is private
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